HopeStage

Understanding clinical trials

Understand

Testing new approaches to improve treatments and healthcare.

Explore

Explore new approaches, sometimes with closer medical follow-up.

Consider

Risks depend on the study type and stage of research.

Choose

A research team guides you through the process before you begin.

How it works

  1. Find a study

    Explore studies that interest you.

  2. Share your interest

    Leave your email if you'd like to know more.

  3. Get connected

    We can help connect you with the research team, if you wish.

Why consider a clinical trial?

Explore mental health clinical trials alongside people with lived experience.

Explore new options sooner

Some trials offer access to treatments before they're widely available.

More time and attention

Some studies include more frequent appointments, assessments and closer follow-up.

Study costs covered

Some studies reimburse expenses or offer compensation for your time.

Shape the future of mental health

Help researchers improve our understanding of mental health and future treatments.

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LIVED EXPERIENCE

Built by people who've been there.

I'm Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage, and I live with bipolarity.

Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage
Clément Baissat, Founder of HopeStage

HopeStage was created to make mental health research easier to understand and explore, shaped by people who live with these conditions themselves.

We focus on conditions we understand firsthand. When research teams partner with HopeStage, participants can receive support from someone with lived experience of the same condition.

About HopeStage

Built from lived experience

Created by people with lived experience.

Research you can verify

Clear explanations, backed by original sources.

Free for participants

Explore studies at no cost.

Our network

Partners & collaborations

  • Revival Research Institute
  • PolygenRx
  • CALM Program (UC Berkeley)
  • In the Zone
  • Callyope
  • Positive Minders
  • Psychodon
  • La Maison Perchée
  • ComPaRe
  • Santé mentale France
  • Colina
  • Alliance pour la Santé Mentale
  • La Sentinelle des Aidants
  • ALCEDIAG

Featured in

  • Europe 1
  • ELLE
  • HuffPost
  • Le Nouvel Obs
  • France TV
  • La Croix
  • Le Parisien
  • franceinfo
  • RTL
  • La Dépêche du Midi

Explore mental health clinical trials.

Find clinical trials
Studies listed
27,277
Listed as recruiting
4,276
People reached
100,000+

Studies are independently run, not by HopeStage. Confirm eligibility with each research team.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Is HopeStage Research free?

Yes. You can search and explore studies for free. HopeStage does not charge participants to use the platform.

What happens when I leave my email?

If you leave your email, we may send information about studies or support, but this does not enrol you in a study. We do not sell your data or share your details with study teams without your consent. Read the research registry privacy notice.

Where does the information come from?

Study information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and other official registries. Use the original source link, where available, to check the details.

Can HopeStage tell me if a study is right for me?

Only the research team can confirm eligibility and answer study-specific medical or practical questions. HopeStage helps you understand the information.

What should I check before joining a study?

Check the official record, eligibility criteria, possible risks, visit locations, and time commitment. Talk with your care team or a health professional if you are unsure.

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